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Maddon on cutting his hair 2:11

Rays manager Joe Maddon talks about why he and his team shaved their heads for charity

By Bill Chastain
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MLB.com |

SARASOTA -- On Friday morning at 11:30 a.m., prior to the Rays-Phillies contest at Charlotte Sports Park, Rays Manager Joe Maddon, players and staff will shave their heads for a second straight season to pay tribute to children fighting cancer.

"I think it's great," Maddon said. "I'm looking forward to it myself. It's about time to shave this all down." Maddon said as he touched his hair. "It's kind of cool we're doing this two years in a row."

All proceeds from Friday's event will benefit the Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

To show support for a player or participant, the public is encouraged to text "Cut" to 50555 to make a $10 donation or visit pcfcutforacure.org.

Fans attending the game will be able to shave their heads with the Rays and receive a "Fortune Favors the Bald" T-shirt for a $100 donation.

The Rays will wear the "Fortune Favors the Bald" T-shirts during batting practice before Friday's game. The T-Shirts will be available for purchase beginning Friday at the Rays stores at Tropicana Field and Charlotte Sports Park, the Rays Tampa Store at 400 N. Tampa St., Pediatric Cancer Foundation, All Children's Hospital and Moffitt Cancer Center.

The shirts will sell for $15.99 with all proceeds benefiting the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Moffitt Cancer Center and All Children's Hospital.